Location
The Sri DhumaVati Temple is a lesser-known but sacred Shrine located in the seoni district of madhya pradesh, india. Nestled amidst quiet, natural surroundings, this Temple is revered by local tantric practitioners and devotees of The Ten Mahavidyas, especially those who seek the wisdom and detachment bestowed by Maa DhumaVati.
Address:
Near junnardeo road
seoni district – 480661
madhya pradesh, india
Note: this Temple is not widely advertised or commercialized, making it a spiritual retreat for advanced seekers.
Historical Background
The worship of Maa DhumaVati in this region has tantric roots going back centuries. Local oral traditions tell of wandering siddha yogis who meditated here under sacred trees, invoking The Divine Mother in Her Form As Maa DhumaVati for liberation, knowledge, and transcendence.
The Sri DhumaVati Temple is built around a natural stone formation believed to radiate Her energy. Unlike many traditional Temples, this one is minimalistic—emphasizing silence, simplicity, and sadhana over grand architecture.
The Temple operates under the guidance of local tantric lineages, and worship is primarily carried out during amavasya, Gupt Navaratri, and other esoteric festivals associated with The Mahavidyas.
How To Reach
By air:
- Nearest airport: dr. babasaheb ambedkar international airport, nagpur (approx. 140 km)
- Taxis and rental cars are available from nagpur to seoni.
By train:
- Seoni railway station is connected to jabalpur, nagpur, and nearby towns.
- From the station, local taxis and auto-rickshaws can take you near the Temple area.
By road:
- Seoni is accessible via nh44 from nagpur, jabalpur, and chhindwara.
- The Temple is located in a semi-rural area and may require assistance from locals to reach the exact site.
Best Time To Visit
- DhumaVati Jayanti (jyeshtha amavasya): the most auspicious day for Her worship.
- Gupt Navaratri: both ashadha and magha Navaratri periods are highly powerful for tantric worship.
- Amavasya nights: ideal for meditation, mantra japa, and personal sadhana.
Due to the quiet and remote nature of this Temple, visitors are expected to maintain silence, purity, and reverence while on the premises.
